How China’s global investment model is changing – and what it means for the yuan
Foreign direct investment (FDI) has been a crucial pillar of China’s economy since it opened up, drawing in…
Goodwill or necessity? Why is China slashing solar and battery subsidies?
China will cut export subsidies for solar panels and batteries in the coming months, a move mainly aimed…
China discourages trend-chasing among officials, warning of ‘involution’
As the period covered by China’s next five-year plan begins, the official newspaper of the country’s ruling Communist…
China vows to ramp up west-to-east power output as AI, hi-tech manufacturing fuel demand
China aims to expand its west-to-east power transmission network to more than 420 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, increasing…
China should intervene more decisively to shore up property market: top party journal
China’s top party journal has called for a stronger package of policies implemented in one go – rather…
Small restaurants in China starve as consumers suppress appetite for spending
Small restaurants across mainland China have taken a beating as budget-conscious consumers refrain from dining out because of…
China’s cabinet clears path for VAT law to take effect next month
The State Council has approved draft regulations for implementing China’s new value-added tax (VAT) law, which is aimed…
Policy body urges China to confront economic challenges, confident of demand recovery
China’s top economic policy coordinator has urged the country to confront unavoidable challenges, while expressing confidence that investment…
China’s new ‘invest in people’ slogan heralds a rethink in economic strategy
Beijing’s fresh imperative to “invest in people” – first raised in a proposal for the 15th five-year plan…
China to keep high fiscal deficit ratio in 2026 to buoy spending plans: analysts
China is expected to set its fiscal deficit ratio at around 4 per cent of gross domestic product…
China’s central bank vows ‘strong breakwaters’ to shield from external shocks
Central bank governor Pan Gongsheng has stressed the importance of China maintaining a sound monetary system that remains…
Shanghai bets on manufacturing to buttress finance in two-pronged growth plan
Shanghai, mainland China’s top finance and trade hub, is set to double down on efforts to prevent the…